Kadlitpinna (Park 13) is one of the Adelaide Park Lands most popular parks. It is home to several events across the year, including the Garden of Unearthly Delights which attracts over 800,000 people annually.

The Garden of Unearthly Delights is part of the Adelaide Fringe festival and contains a wide range of festival activities including live performances, food and beverage stalls as well as the ever popular sideshow activities. ...

Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka is one of the Adelaide Park Lands most used parks. Its features include the Rymill Park lake and kiosk. It is also home to a playground, BBQ facilities and a rose garden.

Several major events are hosted in the park across the year including the Adelaide Fringe, Clipsal 500 and Tour Down Under.

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Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi is home to a diverse range of activities, facilities and events that make it one of the Adelaide Park Lands most attractive parks. The recent development saw the establishment of several cricket and soccer fields as well as a fitness circuit, cycling track, BBQ facilities, public toilets and off-leash dog area.

This park also plays host to several events across the year including the Clipsal 500 and Australian International ...

Bonython Park/Tulya Wardli is one of the most popular parks in the Adelaide Park Lands. It plays host to many events across the year including major music festivals.

The playgrounds within this park are unique. The hamster wheel, rope climbing frame and swings are just some of the many attractions that will keep children interested for hours on end.

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Situated just a short walk from Rundle Mall, the Botanic Gardens recently celebrated their 150th birthday and are a much-loved part of the city of Adelaide.

With towering trees and stunningly landscaped grounds, the gardens are a peaceful haven with many secluded spots. The Gardens include both native and exotic plants, with highlights including the Amazon Waterlilies and the Wollemi pine. ...

A 34ha open, lawned ground with majestic trees, Botanic Park is the site of major events such as WOMADelaide, as well as the Moonlight Cinema.

Acquired by the Botanic Gardens in 1866, Botanic Park is managed as part of the Botanic Gardens. The park enables access to the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide Zoo, and Frome Park/Nellie Raminyemmerin.

A new park on the city’s landscape, this piece of land was the original site used by the SA Agricultural and Horticultural Society for the event that became the Royal Adelaide Show.

Joining the Park Lands in 2010, the land was named after two important historical figures: Captain EC Frome and Nellie Raminyemmerin.

The north-western quadrant contains an exciting sculptural play space, close to the City centre, providing a respite for busy shoppers and children. Keep an eye out for ultra-cool food trucks and plenty of city workers chowing down throughout weekday lunch times.

In the north west corner there is also a head-turning playground, where giant fishbones, footwear, taps and hoses have been turned into a unique playground area. ...

Freshly landscaped, this attractive Square is in one of the chief residential quarters of the city. It contains the public art installation “The Forest of Dreams”.

The Surveyor of Adelaide, Colonel William Light, has his grave and memorial in the centre of this Square. This is a State Heritage Place in recognition of the importance of his contribution to the City of Adelaide, which is now a National Heritage Place The Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout .

There are also events held in this Square including the annual ceremony in celebration of Light s birthday. ...

Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga is Adelaide’s geographic centre. Located at the crossroads of King William and Grote-Wakefield Streets, the Square is a main thoroughfare between the city’s north-south and east-west corridors. Thousands of South Australians use Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, either as pedestrians or commuters, each day.

Wellington Square exists as rectangular square, or village green, as originally envisaged and laid out by Colonel Light in his 1836 survey Plan of Adelaide . It was named on 23 May 1837 after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, British general and statesman, and victor at the Battle of Waterloo, who is credited with securing the passage of the South Australia Foundation Act through the British House of Lords. ...

Whitmore Square / Iparrityi has a great local flavour and is utilised frequently by the passionate south west community. With local cafes nearby and the bustling Gouger Street and Central Market precinct less than a block away, don't be surprised to be tempted by delicious world flavours as you play on 3-on-3 basketball court or use the supersized chess board.

Pirltawardli (Park 1) is the home of the North Adelaide Golf Course. The park has three separate courses, with two 18-hole courses to challenge those experienced golfers and a Par 3 course ideal for the casual golfers.

This park is a great location for a ...

Pardipardinyilla (Park 2) is the home of the Adelaide Aquatic Centre. The centre has 3 pools to cater for all swimmers from casual to the serious, a gym, party hire rooms and a caf .

This park is also home to the popular Bush Magic playground, an off-leash dog ...

Kantarilla (Park 3) contains an abundance of native vegetation. While there are no permanent facilities in this park, it is a designated off-leash area for dogs, meaning you can bring your pooch and let them stretch their legs at will. ...

Distinctly similar to the neighbouring Kantarilla (Park 3), it is significantly larger and shares the similar features of native vegetation and substantial open areas which are designated off-leash zones for dogs. ...

Ngampa Yarta (Park 5) is home to the popular North Adelaide Dog Park. This park comprises of two fenced off areas where dogs are free to be let off the leash to play, roam and socialise. One fenced area is designated for smaller dogs and puppies, while the other ...

Nantu Wama (Park 6) is the last remaining location for horse and pony activities in the Park Lands. Contained within the park are depasturing paddocks which people can lease out to keep their horses.

This park also contains a range of amenities and facilities, ...

Kuntingga (Park 7) is an olive grove. The olive groves here are particularly important due to their age they were amongst the first tree plantings in the Park Lands in 1856.

There are other olive groves throughout the Park Lands, such as those near the Adelaide ...

Parngutilla (Park 8) is an
olive grove. The olive groves here are particularly important due to their age
– they were amongst the first tree plantings in the Park Lands in 1856.

Tidlangga (Park 9) has a wide range of facilities including a barbeque, seating and public toilet facilities which make it a popular place for families to go on a Sunday afternoon for a picnic.

This park also contains a wide range of sporting facilities ...

Warnpangga (Park 10) is home to the popular 2.2km fitness trail used by several major sporting teams including the Adelaide Crows and Port Power.

This park also contains the Lower North Playground offering children a thrilling play experience, AFL and ...

Tainmuntilla (Park 11) is a predominantly natural landscape, with key biodiversity including areas of remnant vegetation. This park runs adjacent to the River Torrens and contains the linear trail which is popular for cycling, running and walking. ...

Karrawirra (Park 12) is the home of the Peace Park, which contains a monument as a tribute to those soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

It is also the location of several sporting fields, as well as the linear trail which travels adjacent ...

Ityamai-itpina (Park 15) is home to several activities and facilities that make it one of the Adelaide Park Lands most diverse parks. The park contains several sporting ovals which are heavily utilised by nearby schools.

This park also contains the popular ...

Tuthangga (Park 17) is home to a wide range of sporting fields and facilities, including several cricket, soccer and touch football fields as well as tennis courts that are used by a wide variety of clubs across the entire year.

This park also contains an ...

Wita Wirra (Park 18) includes the Osmond and Himeji Gardens which attract a significant number of visitors.

The Osmond Gardens are an important historic garden featuring trees and garden beds whilst the Himeji Garden represents an important ...

Pityarrilla (Park 19) is a one of the most utilised parks in the southern Park Lands. Containing several sporting facilities the park is regularly used by the Adelaide City Soccer Club.

This park also contains the Marshmallow Park playground which offers ...

Kurangga (Park 20) is a diverse park. It is the home of the Glover playground and contains BBQ facilities, public toilets and shaded seating areas making it an ideal location for families.

This park also contains the only designated BMX track in the Park ...

Walyu Yarta (Park 21) is home to everything from ornate and manicured gardens, to sport playing fields and community garden.

Situated on the South Terrace frontage of Walyu Yarta (Park 21), Veale Gardens is a characteristic 1960s-styled semi-formal ...

Mirnu Wirra (Park 21 West) features the Lundie Gardens, the recently expanded and upgraded Princess Elizabeth playground and amenities including BBQ facilities, public toilets, shelter and an off-leash dog area.

This park is also the home of multiple ...

Wikaparntu Wirra (Park 22) is the home of 20 netball courts. The courts are used by over 200 teams through the year with an estimated 188,000 people utilising the courts for school and amateur netball games.

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Wirrarninthi(Park 23) is not just the home of the West Terrace Cemetery but also contains a sporting field, cricket nets, the Glover playground and an interpretive trail.

This park is a great spot to experience a relaxing natural environment whilst still ...

Tampawardli (Park 24) is located where the Ellis Park soccer fields and event space can be found. A recent upgrade of event space at the rear of the soccer pitches has seen this area have an increased ability to host a multitude of events such as Cirque de Soleil. ...

Narnungga (Park 25) is the home of many features and activities that make it one of the West Park Lands most used parks.

This park features several multi-purpose sporting fields used by people from all over the metropolitan area for sports such as AFL, cricket, ...

Tarntanya Wama (Park 26) is the home of the newly redeveloped, world class Adelaide Oval. The re-developed oval hosts many major sporting events throughout the year including AFL games from the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Football Club, cricket ...

The zoo is located in the Park Lands just north of the city centre and houses about 300 native and exotic species with other 1,800 animals on site.

Adelaide Zoo is open from 9.30am - 5.00pm every day of the year, including Christmas. For detailed opening times, ...

Adelaide has a reputation as one of the world’s great festival cities and is widely recognised as the cultural heart of Australia. Its rich artistic life is demonstrated not just in its galleries and theatres but also in its Park Lands where festivals of art, music, film and literature are enjoyed.

View our gallery of ideas on how we can improve the culture in our Park Lands.

The Park Lands are an incredibly historic and important part of Adelaide's natural environment.

Home to stunning native trees and the glorious exotic roses, it provides different landscapes, from native biodiversity zones to sculpted and manicured gardens.

See what others have said on improving this in the Park Lands.

Do you use the Park Lands as a place to unwind? A place to sit down under the shade and feel the stress fade away?

The Himeji Gardens in (Wita Wirra, Park 18) with it's beautifully manicured Japanese inspired garden is popular for reflection and relaxation. Do you think there should be more gardens such as Himeji? View ideas from others and if you have an idea of your own, tell us.

Whether it's a meeting point or a weekend picnic spot, the Park Lands have always been a place that brings people together.

How will you shape the Park Lands to encourage more social activities? View ideas from others and if you have an idea of your own, tell us.

Blessed with over 350,000 trees and numerous creeks, as well as an abundance of native vegetation, birds, insects and a growing series of biodiversity sites, the Adelaide Park Lands offer plenty of activities for children and families to indulge in at any time of the year.

How else can we improve play time in the Park Lands? View ideas from others and if you have an idea of your own, tell us.

There were approximately 1.7 million visits to the Park Lands for organised sport and school use in 2012/13. This makes up 20% of the total visits to all the parks in that year alone!

See some sporty ideas on how we can improve the Park Lands for the next ten years.

The Park Lands connect the north to the south and the east to the west.

A major feature of Adelaide’s unique city design, the Park Lands today remain faithful to their original layout, and are home to a range of historical and heritage-listed locations.

The Kaurna nation encompassed the entire Adelaide Plains, and the area that is now the Park Lands was also an important place for pre-colonial habitation, ceremony and hunting, and continued to be used post-settlement.